The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted its nationwide ground stop Friday, November 13, after a telecommunications failure disrupted regional air traffic control centers across the United States.

The order allowed departing flights to resume after approximately four hours of disruption. However, the decision did not mean that flight schedules immediately returned to normal.

At San Diego International Airport, flights continued to experience delays, with average wait times of approximately 34 minutes due to increased air traffic volume.

The disruption affected thousands of flights nationwide, as airlines worked to reorganize schedules and assist passengers impacted by the interruption.

Although the nationwide ground stop has been lifted, weather conditions across Southern California could pose an additional challenge to flight operations throughout the weekend.

Travelers are advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight information before heading to the airport.